The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its medical regulations to establish standards for VA clinical laboratories. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has established standards for the staffing, management, … [Read more...] about Adopting Standards for Laboratory Requirements
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Definition of Domiciliary Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with no changes, a proposed rule amending the definition of domiciliary care to encompass VA's Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP). This rule aligns regulations … [Read more...] about Definition of Domiciliary Care
VA Claims and Appeals Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to amend its claims adjudication, appeals, and Rules of Practice of the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) regulations. In addition, VA proposes to revise its regulations with respect to … [Read more...] about VA Claims and Appeals Modernization
Medical Care in Foreign Countries and Filing for Reimbursement for Community Care Not Previously Authorized by VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with no changes, a proposed rule amending its medical regulations related to hospital care and medical services in foreign countries. We simplified and clarified the scope of these regulations, … [Read more...] about Medical Care in Foreign Countries and Filing for Reimbursement for Community Care Not Previously Authorized by VA
Expanded Access to Non-VA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adopts as final, with no change, an interim final rule revising its medical regulations that implement section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014, as amended, (hereafter referred … [Read more...] about Expanded Access to Non-VA Care Through the Veterans Choice Program
Authority of Health Care Providers To Practice Telehealth
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending its medical regulations by standardizing the delivery of care by VA health care providers through telehealth. This rule ensures that VA health care providers can offer the same level of care to all … [Read more...] about Authority of Health Care Providers To Practice Telehealth
Approval Criteria for Rates Charged for Community Residential Care
This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulation governing standards applicable to a community residential care facility (CRC) approved by VA. This regulation also addresses the amount that a veteran may be charged … [Read more...] about Approval Criteria for Rates Charged for Community Residential Care
Definition of Domiciliary Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its rule defining domiciliary care, to accurately reflect the scope of services currently provided under the Domiciliary Care Program. VA's Domiciliary Care Program provides a temporary home … [Read more...] about Definition of Domiciliary Care
